842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
This group includes foreign affairs, defence and public order and safety activities.
Where 842 sits in the NIC 2008 hierarchy
- >O Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
- >84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
- >>842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
- >>842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
Subcategories of 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
- 8421Foreign affairs
This class includes: - administration and operation of the ministry of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular missions stationed abroad or at offices of international organisations - administration, operation and support for information and cultural services intended for distribution beyond national boundaries - aid to foreign countries, whether or not routed through international organisations - provision of military aid to foreign countries - management of foreign trade, international financial and foreign technical affairs This class excludes: - international disaster or conflict refugee services, see 88.99
- 8422Defence activities
This class includes: - administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces such as: • combat forces of army, navy and air force • engineering, transport, communications, intelligence, material, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands • reserve and auxiliary forces of the defence establishment • military logistics (provision of equipment, structures, supplies etc.) • health activities for military personnel in the field - administration, operation and support of civil defence forces - support for the working out of contingency plans and the carrying out of exercises in which civilian institutions and populations are involved - administration of defence-related research and development policies and related funds This class excludes: - research and experimental development activities, see division 72 - provision of military aid to foreign countries, see 84.21 - activities of military tribunals, see 84.23 - provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters, see 84.24 - educational activities of military schools, colleges and academies, see 85.4 - activities of military hospitals, see 86.10
- 8423Public order and safety activities
This class includes administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces; firefighting and fire prevention; administration and operation of administrative civil and criminal law courts, military tribunals and the judicial system, including legal representation and advice on behalf of the government or when provided by the government; prison administration and provision of correctional services, including rehabilitation services; provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters
Other NIC 2008 codes under 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
Frequently asked questions
- What is NIC 2008 842?
- NIC 2008 842 is "Provision of services to the community as a whole". This group includes foreign affairs, defence and public order and safety activities.
- What does NIC 2008 842 include?
- 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole contains 3 direct subcategories: 8421 Foreign affairs; 8422 Defence activities; 8423 Public order and safety activities.
- What is the parent category of 842?
- 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole sits under 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.
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